Saudi club Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of free agent N’Golo Kante following his exit from this summer.
The experienced  international , with new manager  keen to retain his services.
But he has become the latest big name player to head to the Middle East and joins the likes of and Karim Benzema in the Saudi league.
Kante first came to the Premier League in 2015 – joining  from French club Caen – and sensationally helped the Foxes win the Premier League title at odds of 5000/1.
That saw him earn a move to Chelsea a year later where he won a second Premier League title as well as the , Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
He was crowned Premier League Player of the Season after just one campaign with Chelsea and in his second season was named the club’s Player of the Year.
Kante was also named Champions League Midfielder of the Season for 2020-21 as the Blues became European champions under previous boss Thomas Tuchel.
The 32-year-old was linked to fellow Saudi side Al-Nassr in December, but has opted to join Al-Ittihad, who confirmed his arrival via their official page.
